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itwnittoi jaggr t. NDJIBEH lfJ8. I Weekly Established 1830. | PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY. APRIL 36, 1888. ' (TWO CENT*, fan Vwu » WMt The Political Arena. it the large numbsr of worker! in wood, metals and other materials who are engaged in Amerloan ship building Industrie*, and should hare home protection, at other waga workers." Debate on the Tariff. Mr. Voorims secured the floor, and read a long speech from manuscript. Ha mid the issues which the two great parties would pr»- sont to the American people next November were plainly laid down. An extensive discussion of the tariff in the senate and house left no doubt as to the attitude of the Republican party on that question, and it had- at last been forced to admit that taxation was not to stop at the revenue line of the government, but to be turned loose without limit and without shame on the labor of the people for the purpose of enriching a favored few—a syndicate of devouring, insatiate monopolists. BITS OF QCOD READING. VnKrdDrDi Court ProceediUff* A man with a wooden leg recently claimed the right to travel iu a railroad car at halt (are. Before Woodward, A. L J. Common Pleas—W W Smith vs li.ntn Kckrote: Order to strike off nane of Wiu Eckrote is revoked. Adjourned. The papal jubilee turns out to have been very expensive. It cost the Vatican about $1,000,00a Pennsylvania Bepnblioan Convention at Harrisburg. BAY STATE REPUBLICANS*. Continued Discussion of the Mills He Has Little Fever and Is Getting Stronger, Carpenter Carey vs Josephonn C irej: Subpoena in divorce granted. Returnable first day of June term. The Convention at Boat on — Delegates Bill in the Housev Elected and Platform Adopted. A German paper says that a company has been formed to manufacture watches to be run by electricity instead of a spring. Quarter Cessions—Com vs John T II II, Thomas Morris, David Evanc Jury find defendants not guilty on first and second conn's, but guilty on third count of indictment. THE PLATFOBM ADOPTED. Boston, April 20.—Tht Republican convention to elect delegates to the Chicago national convention was held in Tremont temple yesterday. The only contest was between Alanson W. Beard, of Boston, and Dr. George B. Loring, of Salem, for a place on the national delegation, and Dr. Loring was outvoted. A TBIO OF ABLE SPEECHES. QUEEN VICTORIA'S VISIT. The Siberian Pacific railroad has been begun in earnest. With bridges over the British channel and Behring strait there might then be a continuous line of rail from New Tork to London. Com vs Jamos Hill, embezzlement: Jury sworn: Jury Bnd defendant not (Tiilty, but thai ho pay costs. I* Opposes Free Trade, and Strongly Criticises the Wool Clause in the Mills Tarlfl Bill —.Tames I. Mitchell for Supreme Judge—Massachusetts Republican.. Representatives Bjrnum and Dockery Sapper* the Bill, and Mr. Brown Argues Against I*—Senator Voorhees Gives His ▼lews on the Tariff. N» The position of the Republican party, he Bald, might be described thus: First—Taxation not to be limited by the expenses of the government, but to be left unconfined with a view to the protection of manufacturing monopolists. Second—All -the protection given and all its profits to enure to the further enrichment of capitalists, but not a dollar of it to laboring men and women. Third—That if any reduction of taxee was to take place it must be on liqdoi' and tobacco and not on the necessaries of life. Hrr Stajr in Berlin Prolonged—-Crowd* Tramp Through the ltaln to Bee Her. The Dowager Ump'vst Returns Uer Com vs Robert Denver and Frank Wjhefski, assault and battery: jury And defendant not euilty, defendant ana prosecutor each to pay half the costs. Call—The Programme lor To-day. Two large firms of Japanese nurserymen are introducing into California the Unshin dwarf or orange tree, and find many customers for the tree because it oan be grown in a very small space. Hakkisbuko, Pa., April 36.—No business of great importance was transacted at the Republican state convention here yesterday until after recess, when the committee on permanent organisation reported, favoring Gen.' Jacob M. Campbell, of Clarion, for permanent chairman. The report was adopted and Gen. Campbell was escorted to the chair and made a few remarks. George F. Hoar, of Worcester, F. L. Burden, of Attleboro, Henry S. Hyde, of Spring- Held, and Alanso;i W. Beard, of Boston, were elected delegates at large to the Chicago convention; and Benjamin S. Lovell, of Weymouth, Julius C. Chappelle (colored), of Boston, Fred H. Williams, of Foxboro, and Charles N. Yeamaus, of Westfleld, were chosen as alternates. The delegates were not instructed, but it is supposed that they %re in favor of Blaine. Washington, April 36.—Three tariff speeches by Messrs. Bynum, Browne and Docksry consumed most of the time of yesterday's sessioxi of the house. Berlin, April 96.—The emperor rose early yesterday. He felt refreAed after big night's rest, and enjoyed two cups of tea and a few light cake*. The crown prime visited him at 4 o'clock, and afterward the crown princess paid him a long visit The emperor lunched heartily, taking the meal In bed. It is announced that one result of the expiration of the copyright of many of Carlyle's works will be the publication of a collection of magazine articles which he ne\ er would allow to be printed. I have been troubled with catarrh of the head ana throat for five joars. Three jeira ago I commenced the use of Ely's Cieam Balm, and from the first applicallon I was relieved. The sense of smell which had been lost, was restored. I nave found in the Bxlm the only satisfactory remedy for catarrE and it has accomplished a euro in my ease.—II. L- Meyer, Waverly, N. V. Mr. Bynum, of Indiana, said-In referring to the surplus that the withdrawal of so large a sum of money from the channels of trade for any long period of time would result in a contraction of the currency, whloh would bankrupt and ruin 'our most enterprising business men. His temperature this morning was 101 degrees. He has little fever and is gaining strength. Referring to the charges that the Democrats in congress have been hostile to Union soldiers in the matter of pensions, he insisted that the Democrats had been liberal toward them in theextremest sense. Referring to the criticisms recently made in the senate by Senator Ingalls upon Gena McClellan arttl Hancock, Mr. Voorhees reviewed the service* of those two generals during the war, and dwelt upon what he alleged waa the injustice with which McClellan was treated because he was a Democrat Mr. Voorhees declared that at Antietam McClellan saved the Union. He spoke of Gen. Pope as "vapid" and incompetentThe next business in order was the nomination of candidates for supreme judge. Auditor General A Wilson Norris named James T. Mitchell, of Philadelphia. The pames of Isaac G. Gordon, the present chief Justice, Wilbur F. Sadler, of Cumberland, and E. L. Stowe, of Allegheny, were also placed in nomination, after which balloting commenced. Mr. Mitchell was nominated an the fourth ballot, he receiving 107 votes. Owmg to the improved condition of the emperor, Queen Victoria has decided to remain here to-day. She will attend a parade of the Life Guards at 3 p. m. to-day, and will din* at 5 p. m., leaving for home between 7 and 8 p. m. In spite of the cold rain crowds of people went from Berlin to Charlottenburg with the twofold object of seeing the queen and hearing the latest reports concerning the emperor. A South American congress is to meet in Montevido July 18 to draw up a treaty for the settlement of all disputes between South American countries. This congress will be the first of its kind ever held in South America. The platform adopted declared in favor of protection; called ujxjn the national convention to reeogiiizj the liquor saloon as the enemy of humanity, and favored such commercial relations with Canada, Mexico and the South American states as would open them up as markets for American products. The time had passed when the house could refuse to consider a measure for the reduction of taxation. It must now meet the question fairly and honestly. The bill presented did not meet with his unqualified approval. He believed that duties on imports should be levied and collected at all times to meet the current ordinary expenses of the government, and that extraordinary expenses should be met by internal taxes. He would maintain the present internal revenue system of taxation until the last obligation of the war was discharged, but he was willing to come to the consideration of the bill in a spirit of concession and compromise and join in the construction of a measure which yielded something to the productions of every locality. He advocated a reduction of duties on materials upon which the laborers of the country worked, and such reduction as would give larger markets in which manufacturers could sell their produce. He admitted that wages had increased under a protective tariff, but he denied that this was on account of the tariff, because the same increase had taken place in Great Britain under free trade. Ely's Cream Balm cured me of catarrh and restored my sense of smell For cold in head it works iike magic—E. II Sherwood, Banker, Elizabeth, N. J. A Montana miner who couldn't pay a debt of $48 offered to let his creditor shoot twice at him with a pistol at a distance of 200 feet. The offer was accepted, and two bullets were planted in the debtor's body, though he was not seriously wounded. P0YA(, Political Notes. Lewis P. Pugh, of Lackawanna, and Thomas Dolan, of Philadelphia, were elected abators at large. Senator Fa»ett and John W. Dwight were elected delegates to the National Republican convention at Ithaca, N. Y. The Dowager Empress Augusta called on the queen. After a visit of thirty-flv6 minutes, the two ladies drove in a landau to the British embassy. In a second carriage were Princess Beatrice and the emperor's three daughters, and in a third, Prince Henry of Batten berg. Tea was served at the embassy, the crown prince, who was followed later by the crown princess and Count Herbert Bismarck, being present From the embassy the queen and tho empress drove to the Knglish chapel in the Monbijou Platz, and after remaining twenty minutes returned to Charlottenburg. United States Senator Quay, Maj. Gen. Hastings, W. R. Leeds and Henry F. Oliver ware elected delegate* at large to Chicago. English newspapers speak of a scheme for an insurance company which shall write policies only on buildings or their contents where the electric light is exclusively used. Rates below the current terms for fire insurance will be the inducement offered to shange from gas to electricity. The Democratic county convention at Lancaster, Pa., adopted resolutions warmly indorsing Mr. Cleveland. Senator Voorhees then reviewed the history of reconstruction, and denounced the Republican administration of southern state governments. Following is the platform adopted "The Republican party of Pennsylvania, In convention assembled, makes the following declaration of principles: Sam Small heads the delegation elected by the Prohibition state convention at Atlanta, Ga., to tho national convention. The delegates arc instructed to vote for Fiske an& Bayne. Mr. Voorhees closed a very eloquent speech with the prediction that the verdict of th* people njxt November would be that then had been honest, capable government for the last four years, and that it should b* continued."First—We assert that the simple proposition that a free right to vote according to law and to have the vote counted is the foundation of American representative government. Representation in congress and in the electoral college is apportioned on the bads of population, and a large portion of that population in certain sections is notoriously excluded from the exercise of the suffrage. A narrow majority of the house of representative* is thus maintained, which threatens to enact radical legislation hostile to the Interests of our country. Such government is no longer free, but tyrannical. With due consideration for the difficulties of the situation, we demand of congress that it enact such legislation as shall secure a fair election for members of congress and the electoral college. A Chinese official at Lhasa has been deprived of a button as a punishment. A button does not seem a very procious appendage to lose, but, as a Mongolian symbol of honor and status, it is nearly as dear in estimation as a well anointed pigtail plaited with silk until it touches the ground. To lose a pigtail, however, is to lose caste altogether. The Republican convention at Watervllle, Me., where Mr. Blaine's horn* is, resolved that they regretted he had written a letter of declination. On motion of Mr. Frye the oonfereno* report bill for a congress of American nations in 1887 was non-concurred in, and a new conference ordered. A banquet was given at tbe palace at 8 o'clock last night, at which all the royal prince* and princesses were present. Among the guests were Prince Bismarck, Count Herbert Bismarck, Gen. Von Moltke, Minister Ton Puttkamer, Count Stolberg, Gens. Albedyll, Achenbach, von Pape, Eulenberg and von Rauch, the Duke of Rutland, Sir E. B. Malet, the British ambassador, and his wife, and all the physicians attending the emperor, Including Drs. Mackenzie and Hovell. The delegates from the Arizona territorial convention to the national Republican convention, are uninstructed, but it is said that they oppose Mr. Blaine. &AKlMc POWDER The animal industry bill then came up, but was laid aside temporarily, and the unearned land grant bill was taken up and discussed until 5 o'clock, when the senate adjourned. The total miles of wire controlled by the American Bell Telephone company Is 145,733, of which 8,000 are under ground. The total number of employes is G, 132, and the total number of subscribers 158,733, The statement of the treasurer shows that the earnings from all sources last year were $3,453,- 037.70, and the expenses (1,342,430.89, leaving the net earnings (2,210,950.81. The dividends paid during the year, 10 per cent, on the capital stock, amounted to $1,568,330. The Democratic congressional convention at Lancaster, Pa., nominated Horace It Haldman for congress. The great trouble with the country, he said, was the want of a market Give American labor a chance to compete with foreign labor and it could take care of itself. It needed no other protection. Speaking of the wool industry, he said that under the high protection on wool the price had steadily fallen. He did not assert that the tariff was the sole cause of the decline in the price, but contended that it was an important factor. The people of the United States consumed 600,000,000 pounds of wool a year, which cost them $240,000, more than one-half of which had to be purchased abroad, because the high tariff had broken down all our woolen industries. During the past ten years the United States had imported $162,000,000 of cotton goods more than it had exported. American labor had been robbed of the privilege of making that $162,000,000 of cotton goods. During the same period the imports of woolen goods had excoeded the exports by $350,000,000. The American workmen had been robbed of the labor that was contained in the $350,000,000 of woolen goods, and yet gentlemen on the other side talked about protecting American labor. YE WAN YUNG 13 ILL. REBATES ON STANDARD OIL. But There Is No Trouble Among Mem- Important Testimony llefore the House Washington, April 26.—Dr. Allen, of the Corean legation, who Tuesday night returned from San Francisco, after two weeks' absence, denies that there is trouble among the members of the legation, and that several of them have returned home, with the intention of remaining. Dr. Allen says tbe first secretary of the legation, Ye Wan Yung, has been sick for some time, and recently took a trip to New York in the hope of regaining his health. Not succeeding, he was allowed to telegraph home for temporary leave of absence to visit Corea, which was granted. He expects soon to return with his family and take up his residence here. He left Washington last Saturday, and was accompanied by his cousin, one of the attaches, a servant and an interpreter. Dr. Allen met the party by appointment at Toledo, and attended to some minor matters of business. One of the party, who intended to go only as far as Toledo, returned with the doctor. Dr. Allen declares that there has been no trouble at the "legation, and that as a rule the members ore well pleased with this country. bers of the Corean Embassy. Washington, April 26.—R. B. Campbell, an oil refiner, of Westmoreland, Pa., testified before the house committee on manufacture* as to the rates given by the Pennsylvania railroad to the Standard Oil company. The testimony was baaed on the evidence given several years ago before a judicial commission by Vice President Cassatt, of the Pennsylvania railroad. The principal facts showed that the Standard Oil company was, by reason of the rebates, able to monopolize the oil interests, to the ruin of independent refiners. It was shown that Mr. Cassatt had admitted that the course of his company was made necessary because other companies were giving drawbacks. Committee on UftuufMturfli. Italy Concentrating In the Mediterranean. Absolutely Pure. "Becond—We declare that the object of the American system of tariff legislation, besides securing revenue, is the protection of American industry. The wondsriul prosperity o this country is the best evidence of the success of this policy, and the mo t conservative care should be taken in distil .bin;{ many industrial interests which have grown up under this system. The principle of all American legislation is to secure tho happiness, the elevation, prosperity and independence of each individual American citizen, and this principle is best maintained by a protective tariff, which has for its object the elevation «nd fair compensation of American labor. The last message of President Cleveland is an open assault upon our industries, which will, if unresisted, result in a policy of free trade, which, in the near future, will paralyze or destroy those industries, reduce the compensation of labor, and impoverish the nation. Rome, April 30.—The Italian government has decided to conoentrate its naval forces in the Mediterranean, and in pursuance of this resolution has ordered the South American squadron home, preparatory to disposing it in the waters washing the shores of Italy, France and Spain. Referring to this move and its probable object, LaCocarde, the Paris organ of Gen. Boulanger, declares that England must give way in Egypt, and that, too, without unuecessary delay. France, the paper further declares, will never surrender her rightful advantages In the Mediterranean, though the English and Italian fleets combine, as they are no doubt doing, to compel her to do so. HE DISLIKE8 GOVERNOR GRAVr- Thls powder never variee. A marvel of I urtty. strength and wholesomeness. More economic&l than thn ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold In competition with the multitude of low test, aliort weight alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cant. McDonald Say* His Nomination for Vie* President Wonld Defeat Democracy* Chicago, Ills., April 26.—A special from [ndianapolis to The Globe says that The Sen tinel prints an open letter from Hon. Joseph E. McDonald to his Democratic friends in Indiana. After alluding to his long service In the ranks of the Democratic party, his usual presence at their conventions, and to his probable absence next Thursday, he says: Royal Bakino Powder Co., 10# Wall St., N. Y. LOW RATES —FOR— "I know of no reason for thla.defeat ezoept that it was well understood that I did not favor the movement Inaugurated some time since to put the Democratic party in Indiana into the novel and false position of actively seeking the second place on the presidential ticket, and especially as it was known, also, that if I went into the convention as a dele gate I would oppose every movement looking to that result." LAUNDRY WORK. At the conclusion of Mr. Campbell's evidence F. B. Uowen, who conducted the examination, read elaborate extracts from the testimony of Messrs. Campbell and Cassatt before the commission referred to, showing the character of the rebates given. Berlin Briefs. Mr. Browne, of Indiana, said that this was not the first time that there had been a surplus in the treasury, but neither Presidents Johnson, Grant nor Arthur had made the condition of the treasury a pretense for disturbing the industrial policy of the government. The country continued to enjoy an unparalleled prosperity, and the existence of a surplus was an evidenoe of national prosperity, and that it had been gathered into the treasury without oppression or complaint was an evidence that the protective system was a just one. Bkrlin, April 26.—Count Herbert Bismarck has simply been promoted to the rank of minister of state, and not to that of minister of foreign affairs, as previously reported. AT J, W. CLARK'S Justice H. Tack, an oil producer of Bradford, formerly of the Citizens' Oil Producing company, testified that in 1872 the monopolistic squeeze was felt, caused by the rebates given the Standard by the railroads. Before his company failed, in 187-L he went to see John D. Rockefeller, to tiy and avert the failure. Ur. Rockefeller said that he didn't know whether any of the oil people could last, but the weakest must go first Witness was ruined by the failure. He thought that $18,000,000 of capital was annihilated to the Pittsburg re liners alone, as a result of giving rebates. • The dock laborers at Hamburg struck yesterday, leaving the commercial traffic of the city at a standstill, pending a settlement of the differences between employer and employed. "Third—Inasmuch as we have a large debt -unpaid, harbors unimproved, fortiiicatlons in decay, inadequate public buildings for the purposes of the government, and a navy incapable of commanding the respect due the dignity of a great nation, the Democratic administration is responsible for allowing the accumulation of a large surplus in the United States treasury which should have been appropriated for these purposes. Excessive revenue can and should be prevented by the reduction or repeal of internal taxes. Wyoming Valley Steam Laundry Walker Blaine Says Ilia Father is Well. He then declares that be (eels too great an interest in the future of the Democratic party of Indiana to be silent upon so grave a question, and says: Chicago, April 36.—"These reports about my father's illness have been a source of great annoyance to me and to other members of our family," said Walker Blaine to a United Press reporter, "and I should like very much to set them once for all at rest. Only yesterday I received from my mother a letter dated at Rome, April 10. 8he says that my father, at the time of writing, was In the very best of health. He was going out every day, and was enjoying his visit to that city in the highest degree. Invitations of a social character were pouring in upon him in great numbers, and he was accepting as many of them as his time would permit. There was not the slightest symptom of any ailment about him. Indeed, on the contrary, he had not felt so strong and vigorous for many years." Walker Blaine also stated that his father's trip to Europe was entirely for pleasure, and not for health. They Believe in the Panama Canal. Pahib, April 26.—The report of the chambers' committee on th« Panama lottery loon proposal recommends that permission be given immediately to the company to issue the loan, and expresses confidence in the early completion of the canal. "I cannot believe that the representatives of that party who meet here this week will sacrifice its honor and its dignity to the ambition of one man." dollars and Caffs, 24 cts. doz The surplus, under the control of a wise statesman Mr. Browne said, would be a national blessing; but as it was safer to reduce it than to run the risk of ill advised expenditures, he was anxious to have a revision of the methods of taxation so as to reduce the revenues to the lowest limit of national wants. The plan of reduction, however, sketched by the president in his annual message would result in disaster to American industries. Looking at internal revenue taxation from a revenue standpoint, Mr. Browne saw much to condemn in it, and thought if people understood that the whisky tax was kept on in order that the protective system might be maintained the whisky tax would have to go. Shirts, 10 cts. each He then argues that the St Louis conven tion should be left free to act for the best in terests of the party, and declares that he ahould distrust the fitness of any one for that position who should become actively a candidate for it. Mr. McDonald declares that he will never again becopis a candidate or an applicant for any office, and that he speaks only for the welfare of the party. Concluding, he says: Lace Qartains, 25 to 50c. each "Fourth—It is the duty of congress to pass, and of the president to approve, a wise, just, and comprehensive pension bill, giviug relief to disabled veteran soldiers and subsistence to the helpless widows and orphans of deceased soldiers, without regard to the time when disability was incurred, or the cause of death. Our great and prosperous country can well :afford to show our grateful appreciation by .making liberal provision for these purposes. A •300,000 Assignment. All other work at reasonable prices. First-class work guaranteed. NEW HAVEN'S BIRTHDAY. Detroit, April 28.— Metcalf Bros. & Co., retail dry goods dealers, doing the largest business in the city, who gave a chattel mortgage Monday for (75,000, have made an assignment for the benefit of their creditors to Henry 8. Thurber, attorney of the company. The liabilities are estimated at (300,000, with assests of (275,000. Mismanagement and carrying too large a stock of goods are the causes of the failure. The principal creditors are in New York, She Was *30 Years Old Yesterday—Pr# Davenport Main St., Pittston Mill Block, North 24alm New Havrn, April 2tt.—Yesterday was a big day for New Haven. It was its 250th birthday. From early morning the streets were thronged with visitors. The procession was an hour in passing a given point It consisted of the militia, the tire department, civic societies and many private citizens in carriages. The procession was reviewed bj the governor, the mayor and members of the city government of New Haven. c?mh!oii and Exercises. "President Cleveland will undoubtedly be renominated, and will be elected unless weighed down by a running mate suoh as the movement in this state in favor Of Governor Gray proposes to furnish him. The Democratic party of Indiana has it in its power to carry the state, but has no margin to spare In a vain endeavor to feed the Insatiate ambition of Governor Gray, whose political record shows no higher purpose or aim than personal aggrandizement, and whose cry since he has connected himself with the Democratic party has been that of the horse leech, and whose plate, like that of Oliver Twist, is always held up for more." THE NEW ENGLAND "Fifth—The people of Pennsylvania unqualifiedly condemn the refusal of the Democratic majority of the house of representatives to permit the passage of the direct tax refunding bill passed by the Republican senate, by which it was intended to ropay to loyal states, without interest, the money paid by them at the beginning of the war to aid in suppressing the rebellion, and to cancel the unpaid balanoe, principal and interest, due from the rebel states upon said taxes; and we denounce as treacherous and cowardly the surrender of the northern Democrats in congress to the smell majority of the ex-Confederates and their allies and the abandonment of the bill, which, if passed, would have contributed over 11,500,000 to the relief of the taxpayers of Pennsylvania. Mutual Life Iosarauce Go Criticising the wool clauses of the bill, he quoted figures to show that domestic production, had, under twenty years of protection, increased enormously, while by the duty reductions of 1883 it had been nearly ruined. He thought it singular that while wpol wap put on the free list in the bill, sugar was to be protected. Bays Governor Hill Has Not Declined. New Eni ;ianCl tasters' Couvi Buffalo, April 28.—An Albany special tc The News denies the story telegraphed Tuesday to the effect that Governor Hill had told CoL Tomlinson, of The Omaha Democrat, that he (Hill) was not a candidate for the presidency, and furthermore would willingly Jead the New York delegation for Cleveland. The special further says: "Col. Toiqlinson is not the editor of The Omaha Democrat, but The Democrat, He was in Albany last Thursday, but the governor bad barely time to shake hands with him before starting on his Buffalo and Jamestown trip. Not a word of conversation passed between them. CoL Tomlinson left Albany Thursday after"noon." Boston, April 26.—The New England Lasters' Protective Union convention opened here yesterday. The usual committees were appointed, and the semi-annual report of the secretary and the treasurer were referred to the proper committee for examination. The convention has a representation from many aities outside of New England, and is the largest and most important ever held by the craft. Its sewion will continue four days. OP BOSTON. After the line of march was comploted, the commemorative exercises were held in Centre church, a church that is as old as the town. President D wight, of Yale, acted as master of ceremonies. The exercises opened with an organ selection, followed by prayer by President Dwight; singing and reading of hymns then took place. The oration was delivered by Henry T. Dlake, and the exercises closed with the benbdlotiou by Rev. Mr. Phelps. Chartered 1835. The Oldest in the United States. Mr. Bland, of Missouri, suggested that sugar duty was a revenue duty that went into the treasury. Inuej Savings Bank Endowment Insurance Policies at • 'Ordinary Life" Rates. Mr. Browne acknowledged the truth of this, and said the Democratic party had not attempted to impose a duty on tea and coffee, which would go directly into the treasury. New Hampshire Saloons Raided. Endorses Yearly Cash Values on Fox Will Back K11 rain for *10,000. Manchester, N. H., April 26.—Twentyeight places where liquor is sold were raided by the League for Suppression of the I-iquor Traffic. The stock was rolled into the street and destroyed, and the proprietors notofied to appear In court. The raid caused much excitement. Every Policy. The Sins of Serct. Sherman. New York, April 26.—Riohard K. Fox, in answer to Sullivan's challenge, says he will give Kilrain (5,000 or (10,000 to make a match. If Kilrain agrees to fight in a sixteen foot ring it will not affect the Ameriqw championship belt which Kilrain no.w holds, as the rules governing the belt calls for a twenty-four foot ring. Eox will, however, give the money to Kilrain to meet Sullivan in any way Kilrain may elect The fairest insurance plan ever devised. "Sixth—We, as a party, as rapidly as practicable enacted legislation looking to a pure business administration of the government, and a system of civil service, in deference to a strong recognized public sentiment against the abuses of the spoils system. A Democratic president was elected largely on the issuo of civil service reform, upon pledges which guaranteed an immediate remedy of existing abuses. These pledges have been notoriously violated; removals from office have been made without cause, in a more ■weeping manner than at any other time in the history of American political parties, and federal patronage has be«n boldly and constantly used for partisan purposes. New Haven, April 26.—Gen. A. W. Greeley, chief of the signal service, has been here investigating the charges against Sergt. Sherman, charged with photographing young females in questionable costumes, and other conduct unbecoming an officer of the signal service. Gen. Greeley refused to talk about the matter, but said he would decide the matter on his return to Washington. Gen. Greeley's main channel of information was through Prosecuting Attorney Hugh Daily, and as Mr. Daily has already in a public interview denounced Sergt Sherman as a local "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," and stated that he refrained from prosecuting ShajTffan on account of the persistent pleadings of respectable parties who wished to keep their daughters out oI tine scandal, it does not look vary promising for Sherina#'? retention. The trouble was, he added, that sugar voted the Democratic tioket in Louisiana, but tea and coffee did not In concluding he congratulated President Cleveland for compelling his party to take an issue on the tariff question. The question of to-day was whether the revenue system should be free trade or protection, for the bill under discussion was the vanguard of the free trade policy. Mr. Dockery, of Missouri, in supporting the bill, said a revenue tariff was a tax designed to furnish sufficient revenue to meet government expenses, honestly administered, and that a protective tax was a discriminating forpp attached to certain industries, to the disparagement of oti)er industrif a Reduction of taxation, lie deolared, was and would continue to be the dominating issue In American politico Send ppe and address and receive sample policy with exhibit of cost. Pennsylvania Retail Grocers. WiLKESBARRic, Pa,. April 26.—At the state grocers' convention a resolution was unanimously adopted boycotting wholesale manufacturers of soap who peddle their goods from town to town and house to house. The members of the association pledge themselves not handle goods of manufacturers who retail their goods. A resolution condemning the Mills tariff bill and any reduction in tariff rates was introduced, but was referred to a committee for the sake of harmony. An attempt will be made to kill the resolution in committee. A resolution recommending that the tax be taken off all home manufactured liquor Mfd tobacco will probably be adopted W. H. SHERRERD, Special Agent, Howell's Building, Broad St. Plttet n, Pa. Natick, Mass,, April B&—The chemireil paint raitia Ifqs. } and 6, at Henry Wood, Son £ go,, at Lake Crossing, were burned last night, Long, $180,000. Fully insured. One hundred hands are thrown out of employment.Chemical Paint Mills Uurned, Did It Ever Strike Yon Danboby, Conn., April 36.—William H. Hawley, the druggist, who shot Virgil E. Barnum some weeks ago, was taken to the police station. He has been confined in his bed since the shooting, owing to a wound received from Barnum. He was arrainged on f, charge of attempted murder, and pleaded not guilty. Hp was held ty 12,500 bail (or examination, in default of which he was sent to Jail. Barnum is better. The Bawley-Baraqm Shooting Affair, That you might do better T Haa it ever occurred to you that . Woodbury, N. J., April 26.—Dunham confessed to his spiritual adviser last night that he alone was guilty of the murder of Barbara Jyundle, A written confession will be made public after the hanging. Dunham Confesses His Guilt. TOU ARE PAYING TOO KOCH "Seventh—We recognize the strength of sentiment in this commonwealth relative to the evils and abuse* of the sale of liquor, and -we favor all laws looking la this respect to the elevation of the moral condition of the peopla. We, therefore, repeat our pledge to submit the question of prohibition to a vote tt the people. For the necessaries of life ? If it has not already struck you in this light, it aurely will if yau give us a trial when you are buying The Trouble Practically Over. Four Men Crushed to Death. GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, BALED HAY, STRAW, GLASSWARE, CROCKERY, Etc. Women's Foreign mission Convention. Asburt Park, N. J., April 26.—rThe Eighteenth assembly of the Women's Foreign Mission society of the Philadelphia Presbyterian district, comprising New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and eastern Ohio, convened yesterday, with 850 delegates present. The president, Mrs. W. E. Schenck, of Philadelphia, preside!, and delivered an opening address. Treasurer Mrs. J. M. Fishburn and Fpreign Secretaries Mrs. Thorpe and Mrs. Dubpbi submitted their reports, showfng a satisfactory condition of the society's affairs. Mrs. J. G. K wing read a paper on "The Work in India."" The surplus, Mr. Dockery said, was required In the channel* of business, He warned congress that If It did not reduoe taxation the surplus would be gotten rid of by extravagant appropriations. The Republican party could not show that the protective system was beneficial to the workingmen of the country. Unprotected industries, he insisted, paid their employes higher wages HjAn protected establishments. The protect ive system had built up an aristocracy of monopoly. When Mr. Dockery concluded the committee rose, and Mr. McMillan, of Tennessee, Submitted the resolution agreed upon by the gpVnmittee on wpys and means relative to night sessions for debate and flying the limit of general debate on the tariff bijl. The house then took a reoees until 8 o'olook, the evening ■ession to be be dwotpd to debate on the tariff bill _ Braddock, Pa., April 26. —The great Edgar Tbotuaou steel works started up as usual yesterday morning, and everything is quiet. Two hundred men have been refused employment since the works were started, Superintendent Jones saying that he prefers to give former employes a reasonable time to return. The company has no fear of coke supplies being cut off through a gtrikp of the outers. There are about 8OT men at work. As a result of a meeting between Superintendent Jones and a strike leader, it is now considered that there will be a speedy settlement of the troubles. Wednesday's Baseball Gaines, Vojtksbs, N. Y„ April 20.—John Keating, Reuben Hastings, Molock Flynn and Michael Vail, laborers, were killed yesterday by the caving in of earth while they were digging a sewer, At Washington—Washington, 0; Boston, 1. At Baltimore—Baltimore, 6; Brooklyn, 4. At Philadelphia—Athletics, 10; Cleveland, 0. At St. Louis—St Louis, 1; Cincinnati, 5. At g»n«M City—Kantas City, 0- Louisville, 18, At New York—New York, Philadelphia, At Worcester, Mass.—'Worcester, 7; Toronto, 14. At New Haven—Yale, 7; Am•'nrst, 14. At New Haven—Wilkesbarre, 24; Asbury, 2. "Eighth—We indorse the high personal integrity, lofty aims, executive ability and faithful enforcement of the laws by Governor Beaver, which have won the praise of all good citizens. New York's Canal Appropriation Hill, Albany, April 20.—The senate canals committee has apportioned the canal appropria tion under the Cantor bill on a basis of $570,- 000, of which $300,000 is for the Erie, "Ninth—We protest against the attempt of the Democratic party to strike down the wool growing industry by placing its product .on the free list, as provided in the Mills bilL Conservative estimates by leading wool growers and manufacturers place the number&t persons dependent for their support Upon wCaol growing at Geveral millions; the number of acres dependent for their value upon it at oyer 10,000,000, and the loss in -wages and in ttos value of land, and in its Cuee which the withdrawal of protection i this one industy would pntaii upon the MmRtrj at $300,000,000. The o/i/y persons who jrould be benefited by this eiu,r/$(/us loss producers. "Tenth—We earnestly protest against the passage by oongrwi of the 'Dunn ship Im,' which has been reported to the house by Km Democratic majority at tfa* committee on merchant marine, or any other similar WW* Are, as -■-"I-*-* to work an lnjustioe to Anarloan labor by iwnfriliue the livelihood We keep only first-class goods and sell on small margins of profl'. Ii.geraull to Eulogise Oonkllng, JOB TEAMING Hartford, April £8.—Francis Fellawea one of the oldest members of the Hartford txjujity bar, died here night; aged 85 years. He founded the Mount Pleasant institute, at Amherst, Mass., in 1828, and was at one time editor of The Connecticut Observer and The Advocate of Peace, in this city. He was admitted to the bar in 1835. Death of an Aged lavjrtr. Albany, April 28.—Col. Robert G. Ingersoll has been selected as the eulogist of Roscoe Conkling at the legislative memorial services.A School Bullying and Church Burned. Qoncorp, N. Hm April 88.—The three story brick structure occupied by the high, grammar, intermediate and four primary schools, wfis burned yesterday. Ixws, MO,000( insurance, $15,000. The Unitarian church near by was also burned. Loss, (40,000; insurance, $10,000. of all kinds, f O delivered promptly. Orders may be left at the Bakerv on Lustrne avenue. Cincinnati, April 06.—In the United States court yesterday Dr, P. F. Maiey Wftf found guilty of embezzling $4,780.74 pension money, collected from the government for James Kelly, an insane person, for whom thf doctor was guardian. He was sentenced to one year in the Dayton, O., jail He Embfwled Unfit Ham's Cash, H. D. KYTE. A *100,000 Blaze ill New York. New York, April 36.—The machine shop and pattern shop of the Delamater iron works were burned. Loss, $100,000. Exeter St., West Pittston VOORHEES ON THE MESSAGE. Plltaton Engine and Machine He Denounces Bepnbllean Methods and A Dinner In Honor of Sullivan Weather IndioHtJoiis^ Co. Meeting. Washington, April 26. —Senator Voorhees speech on the president's message was the principal feature Ot yesterday's proceedings in the senate- ft ot bW» fw1 been reported from the oqwroittees the senate took up the motion to refer the president's annual message. Criticizes Senator Ingalt's Speech. Bridgeport's Smallpox PailenU Boston, April 26,—A dinner was tendered John I* Sullivan last night by his admirers, who gathered at the Quinuy house to tha number of about 100. Hvrj PbilWpS prap}4*l aijd William Daly, Jr., acted as Ujast master. There ware but few speeches, and those principally by Sullivan and the newspaper representatives ptttenL For Friday, in New York, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in New Eng-. land, to partly cloudy weather and brisk to high southerly to southwesterly winds, with rain and slight thermal changes, followed by clearing weather in eastern New York and in New Jersey. |gg| AspwM meetlwr of the stockholders of Flttstos K iglnC' and Machine Co. will be held at their office in West Plttstoa. Pa., On Holiday, Ju..e 25,1888, at 8 o'clock p. m., to vote lor cr against a proposition to Increase the h- ndfd debt of the company. By order of the Board ot Directors. W. LKAVBNWOHTH, Bee'y. Fall Rjvbr, Mass., April The station of Edison's elsctrio illuminating poflnpgny was destroyed by fire last night Loss probably $190,000. The entire system, whicb lighted the business part of the city and many roeidonoes- is for a time A ?lr« i» *"aH Blver. Bridgeport, Conn., April 20.— Mrs. W. D. Bishop, daughter of the late Blihu Washburne, of Illinois, wjg was attacked by smallpox iuDfew fork and brought here, is still vary ill. Strlot quarantine is being maintained around Mr. Bishops house. " Wilkes-Barre, Pa., April 23, 1848-dltawtd

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itwnittoi jaggr t. NDJIBEH lfJ8. I Weekly Established 1830. | PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY. APRIL 36, 1888. ' (TWO CENT*, fan Vwu » WMt The Political Arena. it the large numbsr of worker! in wood, metals and other materials who are engaged in Amerloan ship building Industrie*, and should hare home protection, at other waga workers." Debate on the Tariff. Mr. Voorims secured the floor, and read a long speech from manuscript. Ha mid the issues which the two great parties would pr»- sont to the American people next November were plainly laid down. An extensive discussion of the tariff in the senate and house left no doubt as to the attitude of the Republican party on that question, and it had- at last been forced to admit that taxation was not to stop at the revenue line of the government, but to be turned loose without limit and without shame on the labor of the people for the purpose of enriching a favored few—a syndicate of devouring, insatiate monopolists. BITS OF QCOD READING. VnKrdDrDi Court ProceediUff* A man with a wooden leg recently claimed the right to travel iu a railroad car at halt (are. Before Woodward, A. L J. Common Pleas—W W Smith vs li.ntn Kckrote: Order to strike off nane of Wiu Eckrote is revoked. Adjourned. The papal jubilee turns out to have been very expensive. It cost the Vatican about $1,000,00a Pennsylvania Bepnblioan Convention at Harrisburg. BAY STATE REPUBLICANS*. Continued Discussion of the Mills He Has Little Fever and Is Getting Stronger, Carpenter Carey vs Josephonn C irej: Subpoena in divorce granted. Returnable first day of June term. The Convention at Boat on — Delegates Bill in the Housev Elected and Platform Adopted. A German paper says that a company has been formed to manufacture watches to be run by electricity instead of a spring. Quarter Cessions—Com vs John T II II, Thomas Morris, David Evanc Jury find defendants not guilty on first and second conn's, but guilty on third count of indictment. THE PLATFOBM ADOPTED. Boston, April 20.—Tht Republican convention to elect delegates to the Chicago national convention was held in Tremont temple yesterday. The only contest was between Alanson W. Beard, of Boston, and Dr. George B. Loring, of Salem, for a place on the national delegation, and Dr. Loring was outvoted. A TBIO OF ABLE SPEECHES. QUEEN VICTORIA'S VISIT. The Siberian Pacific railroad has been begun in earnest. With bridges over the British channel and Behring strait there might then be a continuous line of rail from New Tork to London. Com vs Jamos Hill, embezzlement: Jury sworn: Jury Bnd defendant not (Tiilty, but thai ho pay costs. I* Opposes Free Trade, and Strongly Criticises the Wool Clause in the Mills Tarlfl Bill —.Tames I. Mitchell for Supreme Judge—Massachusetts Republican.. Representatives Bjrnum and Dockery Sapper* the Bill, and Mr. Brown Argues Against I*—Senator Voorhees Gives His ▼lews on the Tariff. N» The position of the Republican party, he Bald, might be described thus: First—Taxation not to be limited by the expenses of the government, but to be left unconfined with a view to the protection of manufacturing monopolists. Second—All -the protection given and all its profits to enure to the further enrichment of capitalists, but not a dollar of it to laboring men and women. Third—That if any reduction of taxee was to take place it must be on liqdoi' and tobacco and not on the necessaries of life. Hrr Stajr in Berlin Prolonged—-Crowd* Tramp Through the ltaln to Bee Her. The Dowager Ump'vst Returns Uer Com vs Robert Denver and Frank Wjhefski, assault and battery: jury And defendant not euilty, defendant ana prosecutor each to pay half the costs. Call—The Programme lor To-day. Two large firms of Japanese nurserymen are introducing into California the Unshin dwarf or orange tree, and find many customers for the tree because it oan be grown in a very small space. Hakkisbuko, Pa., April 36.—No business of great importance was transacted at the Republican state convention here yesterday until after recess, when the committee on permanent organisation reported, favoring Gen.' Jacob M. Campbell, of Clarion, for permanent chairman. The report was adopted and Gen. Campbell was escorted to the chair and made a few remarks. George F. Hoar, of Worcester, F. L. Burden, of Attleboro, Henry S. Hyde, of Spring- Held, and Alanso;i W. Beard, of Boston, were elected delegates at large to the Chicago convention; and Benjamin S. Lovell, of Weymouth, Julius C. Chappelle (colored), of Boston, Fred H. Williams, of Foxboro, and Charles N. Yeamaus, of Westfleld, were chosen as alternates. The delegates were not instructed, but it is supposed that they %re in favor of Blaine. Washington, April 36.—Three tariff speeches by Messrs. Bynum, Browne and Docksry consumed most of the time of yesterday's sessioxi of the house. Berlin, April 96.—The emperor rose early yesterday. He felt refreAed after big night's rest, and enjoyed two cups of tea and a few light cake*. The crown prime visited him at 4 o'clock, and afterward the crown princess paid him a long visit The emperor lunched heartily, taking the meal In bed. It is announced that one result of the expiration of the copyright of many of Carlyle's works will be the publication of a collection of magazine articles which he ne\ er would allow to be printed. I have been troubled with catarrh of the head ana throat for five joars. Three jeira ago I commenced the use of Ely's Cieam Balm, and from the first applicallon I was relieved. The sense of smell which had been lost, was restored. I nave found in the Bxlm the only satisfactory remedy for catarrE and it has accomplished a euro in my ease.—II. L- Meyer, Waverly, N. V. Mr. Bynum, of Indiana, said-In referring to the surplus that the withdrawal of so large a sum of money from the channels of trade for any long period of time would result in a contraction of the currency, whloh would bankrupt and ruin 'our most enterprising business men. His temperature this morning was 101 degrees. He has little fever and is gaining strength. Referring to the charges that the Democrats in congress have been hostile to Union soldiers in the matter of pensions, he insisted that the Democrats had been liberal toward them in theextremest sense. Referring to the criticisms recently made in the senate by Senator Ingalls upon Gena McClellan arttl Hancock, Mr. Voorhees reviewed the service* of those two generals during the war, and dwelt upon what he alleged waa the injustice with which McClellan was treated because he was a Democrat Mr. Voorhees declared that at Antietam McClellan saved the Union. He spoke of Gen. Pope as "vapid" and incompetentThe next business in order was the nomination of candidates for supreme judge. Auditor General A Wilson Norris named James T. Mitchell, of Philadelphia. The pames of Isaac G. Gordon, the present chief Justice, Wilbur F. Sadler, of Cumberland, and E. L. Stowe, of Allegheny, were also placed in nomination, after which balloting commenced. Mr. Mitchell was nominated an the fourth ballot, he receiving 107 votes. Owmg to the improved condition of the emperor, Queen Victoria has decided to remain here to-day. She will attend a parade of the Life Guards at 3 p. m. to-day, and will din* at 5 p. m., leaving for home between 7 and 8 p. m. In spite of the cold rain crowds of people went from Berlin to Charlottenburg with the twofold object of seeing the queen and hearing the latest reports concerning the emperor. A South American congress is to meet in Montevido July 18 to draw up a treaty for the settlement of all disputes between South American countries. This congress will be the first of its kind ever held in South America. The platform adopted declared in favor of protection; called ujxjn the national convention to reeogiiizj the liquor saloon as the enemy of humanity, and favored such commercial relations with Canada, Mexico and the South American states as would open them up as markets for American products. The time had passed when the house could refuse to consider a measure for the reduction of taxation. It must now meet the question fairly and honestly. The bill presented did not meet with his unqualified approval. He believed that duties on imports should be levied and collected at all times to meet the current ordinary expenses of the government, and that extraordinary expenses should be met by internal taxes. He would maintain the present internal revenue system of taxation until the last obligation of the war was discharged, but he was willing to come to the consideration of the bill in a spirit of concession and compromise and join in the construction of a measure which yielded something to the productions of every locality. He advocated a reduction of duties on materials upon which the laborers of the country worked, and such reduction as would give larger markets in which manufacturers could sell their produce. He admitted that wages had increased under a protective tariff, but he denied that this was on account of the tariff, because the same increase had taken place in Great Britain under free trade. Ely's Cream Balm cured me of catarrh and restored my sense of smell For cold in head it works iike magic—E. II Sherwood, Banker, Elizabeth, N. J. A Montana miner who couldn't pay a debt of $48 offered to let his creditor shoot twice at him with a pistol at a distance of 200 feet. The offer was accepted, and two bullets were planted in the debtor's body, though he was not seriously wounded. P0YA(, Political Notes. Lewis P. Pugh, of Lackawanna, and Thomas Dolan, of Philadelphia, were elected abators at large. Senator Fa»ett and John W. Dwight were elected delegates to the National Republican convention at Ithaca, N. Y. The Dowager Empress Augusta called on the queen. After a visit of thirty-flv6 minutes, the two ladies drove in a landau to the British embassy. In a second carriage were Princess Beatrice and the emperor's three daughters, and in a third, Prince Henry of Batten berg. Tea was served at the embassy, the crown prince, who was followed later by the crown princess and Count Herbert Bismarck, being present From the embassy the queen and tho empress drove to the Knglish chapel in the Monbijou Platz, and after remaining twenty minutes returned to Charlottenburg. United States Senator Quay, Maj. Gen. Hastings, W. R. Leeds and Henry F. Oliver ware elected delegate* at large to Chicago. English newspapers speak of a scheme for an insurance company which shall write policies only on buildings or their contents where the electric light is exclusively used. Rates below the current terms for fire insurance will be the inducement offered to shange from gas to electricity. The Democratic county convention at Lancaster, Pa., adopted resolutions warmly indorsing Mr. Cleveland. Senator Voorhees then reviewed the history of reconstruction, and denounced the Republican administration of southern state governments. Following is the platform adopted "The Republican party of Pennsylvania, In convention assembled, makes the following declaration of principles: Sam Small heads the delegation elected by the Prohibition state convention at Atlanta, Ga., to tho national convention. The delegates arc instructed to vote for Fiske an& Bayne. Mr. Voorhees closed a very eloquent speech with the prediction that the verdict of th* people njxt November would be that then had been honest, capable government for the last four years, and that it should b* continued."First—We assert that the simple proposition that a free right to vote according to law and to have the vote counted is the foundation of American representative government. Representation in congress and in the electoral college is apportioned on the bads of population, and a large portion of that population in certain sections is notoriously excluded from the exercise of the suffrage. A narrow majority of the house of representative* is thus maintained, which threatens to enact radical legislation hostile to the Interests of our country. Such government is no longer free, but tyrannical. With due consideration for the difficulties of the situation, we demand of congress that it enact such legislation as shall secure a fair election for members of congress and the electoral college. A Chinese official at Lhasa has been deprived of a button as a punishment. A button does not seem a very procious appendage to lose, but, as a Mongolian symbol of honor and status, it is nearly as dear in estimation as a well anointed pigtail plaited with silk until it touches the ground. To lose a pigtail, however, is to lose caste altogether. The Republican convention at Watervllle, Me., where Mr. Blaine's horn* is, resolved that they regretted he had written a letter of declination. On motion of Mr. Frye the oonfereno* report bill for a congress of American nations in 1887 was non-concurred in, and a new conference ordered. A banquet was given at tbe palace at 8 o'clock last night, at which all the royal prince* and princesses were present. Among the guests were Prince Bismarck, Count Herbert Bismarck, Gen. Von Moltke, Minister Ton Puttkamer, Count Stolberg, Gens. Albedyll, Achenbach, von Pape, Eulenberg and von Rauch, the Duke of Rutland, Sir E. B. Malet, the British ambassador, and his wife, and all the physicians attending the emperor, Including Drs. Mackenzie and Hovell. The delegates from the Arizona territorial convention to the national Republican convention, are uninstructed, but it is said that they oppose Mr. Blaine. &AKlMc POWDER The animal industry bill then came up, but was laid aside temporarily, and the unearned land grant bill was taken up and discussed until 5 o'clock, when the senate adjourned. The total miles of wire controlled by the American Bell Telephone company Is 145,733, of which 8,000 are under ground. The total number of employes is G, 132, and the total number of subscribers 158,733, The statement of the treasurer shows that the earnings from all sources last year were $3,453,- 037.70, and the expenses (1,342,430.89, leaving the net earnings (2,210,950.81. The dividends paid during the year, 10 per cent, on the capital stock, amounted to $1,568,330. The Democratic congressional convention at Lancaster, Pa., nominated Horace It Haldman for congress. The great trouble with the country, he said, was the want of a market Give American labor a chance to compete with foreign labor and it could take care of itself. It needed no other protection. Speaking of the wool industry, he said that under the high protection on wool the price had steadily fallen. He did not assert that the tariff was the sole cause of the decline in the price, but contended that it was an important factor. The people of the United States consumed 600,000,000 pounds of wool a year, which cost them $240,000, more than one-half of which had to be purchased abroad, because the high tariff had broken down all our woolen industries. During the past ten years the United States had imported $162,000,000 of cotton goods more than it had exported. American labor had been robbed of the privilege of making that $162,000,000 of cotton goods. During the same period the imports of woolen goods had excoeded the exports by $350,000,000. The American workmen had been robbed of the labor that was contained in the $350,000,000 of woolen goods, and yet gentlemen on the other side talked about protecting American labor. YE WAN YUNG 13 ILL. REBATES ON STANDARD OIL. But There Is No Trouble Among Mem- Important Testimony llefore the House Washington, April 26.—Dr. Allen, of the Corean legation, who Tuesday night returned from San Francisco, after two weeks' absence, denies that there is trouble among the members of the legation, and that several of them have returned home, with the intention of remaining. Dr. Allen says tbe first secretary of the legation, Ye Wan Yung, has been sick for some time, and recently took a trip to New York in the hope of regaining his health. Not succeeding, he was allowed to telegraph home for temporary leave of absence to visit Corea, which was granted. He expects soon to return with his family and take up his residence here. He left Washington last Saturday, and was accompanied by his cousin, one of the attaches, a servant and an interpreter. Dr. Allen met the party by appointment at Toledo, and attended to some minor matters of business. One of the party, who intended to go only as far as Toledo, returned with the doctor. Dr. Allen declares that there has been no trouble at the "legation, and that as a rule the members ore well pleased with this country. bers of the Corean Embassy. Washington, April 26.—R. B. Campbell, an oil refiner, of Westmoreland, Pa., testified before the house committee on manufacture* as to the rates given by the Pennsylvania railroad to the Standard Oil company. The testimony was baaed on the evidence given several years ago before a judicial commission by Vice President Cassatt, of the Pennsylvania railroad. The principal facts showed that the Standard Oil company was, by reason of the rebates, able to monopolize the oil interests, to the ruin of independent refiners. It was shown that Mr. Cassatt had admitted that the course of his company was made necessary because other companies were giving drawbacks. Committee on UftuufMturfli. Italy Concentrating In the Mediterranean. Absolutely Pure. "Becond—We declare that the object of the American system of tariff legislation, besides securing revenue, is the protection of American industry. The wondsriul prosperity o this country is the best evidence of the success of this policy, and the mo t conservative care should be taken in distil .bin;{ many industrial interests which have grown up under this system. The principle of all American legislation is to secure tho happiness, the elevation, prosperity and independence of each individual American citizen, and this principle is best maintained by a protective tariff, which has for its object the elevation «nd fair compensation of American labor. The last message of President Cleveland is an open assault upon our industries, which will, if unresisted, result in a policy of free trade, which, in the near future, will paralyze or destroy those industries, reduce the compensation of labor, and impoverish the nation. Rome, April 30.—The Italian government has decided to conoentrate its naval forces in the Mediterranean, and in pursuance of this resolution has ordered the South American squadron home, preparatory to disposing it in the waters washing the shores of Italy, France and Spain. Referring to this move and its probable object, LaCocarde, the Paris organ of Gen. Boulanger, declares that England must give way in Egypt, and that, too, without unuecessary delay. France, the paper further declares, will never surrender her rightful advantages In the Mediterranean, though the English and Italian fleets combine, as they are no doubt doing, to compel her to do so. HE DISLIKE8 GOVERNOR GRAVr- Thls powder never variee. A marvel of I urtty. strength and wholesomeness. More economic&l than thn ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold In competition with the multitude of low test, aliort weight alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cant. McDonald Say* His Nomination for Vie* President Wonld Defeat Democracy* Chicago, Ills., April 26.—A special from [ndianapolis to The Globe says that The Sen tinel prints an open letter from Hon. Joseph E. McDonald to his Democratic friends in Indiana. After alluding to his long service In the ranks of the Democratic party, his usual presence at their conventions, and to his probable absence next Thursday, he says: Royal Bakino Powder Co., 10# Wall St., N. Y. LOW RATES —FOR— "I know of no reason for thla.defeat ezoept that it was well understood that I did not favor the movement Inaugurated some time since to put the Democratic party in Indiana into the novel and false position of actively seeking the second place on the presidential ticket, and especially as it was known, also, that if I went into the convention as a dele gate I would oppose every movement looking to that result." LAUNDRY WORK. At the conclusion of Mr. Campbell's evidence F. B. Uowen, who conducted the examination, read elaborate extracts from the testimony of Messrs. Campbell and Cassatt before the commission referred to, showing the character of the rebates given. Berlin Briefs. Mr. Browne, of Indiana, said that this was not the first time that there had been a surplus in the treasury, but neither Presidents Johnson, Grant nor Arthur had made the condition of the treasury a pretense for disturbing the industrial policy of the government. The country continued to enjoy an unparalleled prosperity, and the existence of a surplus was an evidenoe of national prosperity, and that it had been gathered into the treasury without oppression or complaint was an evidence that the protective system was a just one. Bkrlin, April 26.—Count Herbert Bismarck has simply been promoted to the rank of minister of state, and not to that of minister of foreign affairs, as previously reported. AT J, W. CLARK'S Justice H. Tack, an oil producer of Bradford, formerly of the Citizens' Oil Producing company, testified that in 1872 the monopolistic squeeze was felt, caused by the rebates given the Standard by the railroads. Before his company failed, in 187-L he went to see John D. Rockefeller, to tiy and avert the failure. Ur. Rockefeller said that he didn't know whether any of the oil people could last, but the weakest must go first Witness was ruined by the failure. He thought that $18,000,000 of capital was annihilated to the Pittsburg re liners alone, as a result of giving rebates. • The dock laborers at Hamburg struck yesterday, leaving the commercial traffic of the city at a standstill, pending a settlement of the differences between employer and employed. "Third—Inasmuch as we have a large debt -unpaid, harbors unimproved, fortiiicatlons in decay, inadequate public buildings for the purposes of the government, and a navy incapable of commanding the respect due the dignity of a great nation, the Democratic administration is responsible for allowing the accumulation of a large surplus in the United States treasury which should have been appropriated for these purposes. Excessive revenue can and should be prevented by the reduction or repeal of internal taxes. Wyoming Valley Steam Laundry Walker Blaine Says Ilia Father is Well. He then declares that be (eels too great an interest in the future of the Democratic party of Indiana to be silent upon so grave a question, and says: Chicago, April 36.—"These reports about my father's illness have been a source of great annoyance to me and to other members of our family," said Walker Blaine to a United Press reporter, "and I should like very much to set them once for all at rest. Only yesterday I received from my mother a letter dated at Rome, April 10. 8he says that my father, at the time of writing, was In the very best of health. He was going out every day, and was enjoying his visit to that city in the highest degree. Invitations of a social character were pouring in upon him in great numbers, and he was accepting as many of them as his time would permit. There was not the slightest symptom of any ailment about him. Indeed, on the contrary, he had not felt so strong and vigorous for many years." Walker Blaine also stated that his father's trip to Europe was entirely for pleasure, and not for health. They Believe in the Panama Canal. Pahib, April 26.—The report of the chambers' committee on th« Panama lottery loon proposal recommends that permission be given immediately to the company to issue the loan, and expresses confidence in the early completion of the canal. "I cannot believe that the representatives of that party who meet here this week will sacrifice its honor and its dignity to the ambition of one man." dollars and Caffs, 24 cts. doz The surplus, under the control of a wise statesman Mr. Browne said, would be a national blessing; but as it was safer to reduce it than to run the risk of ill advised expenditures, he was anxious to have a revision of the methods of taxation so as to reduce the revenues to the lowest limit of national wants. The plan of reduction, however, sketched by the president in his annual message would result in disaster to American industries. Looking at internal revenue taxation from a revenue standpoint, Mr. Browne saw much to condemn in it, and thought if people understood that the whisky tax was kept on in order that the protective system might be maintained the whisky tax would have to go. Shirts, 10 cts. each He then argues that the St Louis conven tion should be left free to act for the best in terests of the party, and declares that he ahould distrust the fitness of any one for that position who should become actively a candidate for it. Mr. McDonald declares that he will never again becopis a candidate or an applicant for any office, and that he speaks only for the welfare of the party. Concluding, he says: Lace Qartains, 25 to 50c. each "Fourth—It is the duty of congress to pass, and of the president to approve, a wise, just, and comprehensive pension bill, giviug relief to disabled veteran soldiers and subsistence to the helpless widows and orphans of deceased soldiers, without regard to the time when disability was incurred, or the cause of death. Our great and prosperous country can well :afford to show our grateful appreciation by .making liberal provision for these purposes. A •300,000 Assignment. All other work at reasonable prices. First-class work guaranteed. NEW HAVEN'S BIRTHDAY. Detroit, April 28.— Metcalf Bros. & Co., retail dry goods dealers, doing the largest business in the city, who gave a chattel mortgage Monday for (75,000, have made an assignment for the benefit of their creditors to Henry 8. Thurber, attorney of the company. The liabilities are estimated at (300,000, with assests of (275,000. Mismanagement and carrying too large a stock of goods are the causes of the failure. The principal creditors are in New York, She Was *30 Years Old Yesterday—Pr# Davenport Main St., Pittston Mill Block, North 24alm New Havrn, April 2tt.—Yesterday was a big day for New Haven. It was its 250th birthday. From early morning the streets were thronged with visitors. The procession was an hour in passing a given point It consisted of the militia, the tire department, civic societies and many private citizens in carriages. The procession was reviewed bj the governor, the mayor and members of the city government of New Haven. c?mh!oii and Exercises. "President Cleveland will undoubtedly be renominated, and will be elected unless weighed down by a running mate suoh as the movement in this state in favor Of Governor Gray proposes to furnish him. The Democratic party of Indiana has it in its power to carry the state, but has no margin to spare In a vain endeavor to feed the Insatiate ambition of Governor Gray, whose political record shows no higher purpose or aim than personal aggrandizement, and whose cry since he has connected himself with the Democratic party has been that of the horse leech, and whose plate, like that of Oliver Twist, is always held up for more." THE NEW ENGLAND "Fifth—The people of Pennsylvania unqualifiedly condemn the refusal of the Democratic majority of the house of representatives to permit the passage of the direct tax refunding bill passed by the Republican senate, by which it was intended to ropay to loyal states, without interest, the money paid by them at the beginning of the war to aid in suppressing the rebellion, and to cancel the unpaid balanoe, principal and interest, due from the rebel states upon said taxes; and we denounce as treacherous and cowardly the surrender of the northern Democrats in congress to the smell majority of the ex-Confederates and their allies and the abandonment of the bill, which, if passed, would have contributed over 11,500,000 to the relief of the taxpayers of Pennsylvania. Mutual Life Iosarauce Go Criticising the wool clauses of the bill, he quoted figures to show that domestic production, had, under twenty years of protection, increased enormously, while by the duty reductions of 1883 it had been nearly ruined. He thought it singular that while wpol wap put on the free list in the bill, sugar was to be protected. Bays Governor Hill Has Not Declined. New Eni ;ianCl tasters' Couvi Buffalo, April 28.—An Albany special tc The News denies the story telegraphed Tuesday to the effect that Governor Hill had told CoL Tomlinson, of The Omaha Democrat, that he (Hill) was not a candidate for the presidency, and furthermore would willingly Jead the New York delegation for Cleveland. The special further says: "Col. Toiqlinson is not the editor of The Omaha Democrat, but The Democrat, He was in Albany last Thursday, but the governor bad barely time to shake hands with him before starting on his Buffalo and Jamestown trip. Not a word of conversation passed between them. CoL Tomlinson left Albany Thursday after"noon." Boston, April 26.—The New England Lasters' Protective Union convention opened here yesterday. The usual committees were appointed, and the semi-annual report of the secretary and the treasurer were referred to the proper committee for examination. The convention has a representation from many aities outside of New England, and is the largest and most important ever held by the craft. Its sewion will continue four days. OP BOSTON. After the line of march was comploted, the commemorative exercises were held in Centre church, a church that is as old as the town. President D wight, of Yale, acted as master of ceremonies. The exercises opened with an organ selection, followed by prayer by President Dwight; singing and reading of hymns then took place. The oration was delivered by Henry T. Dlake, and the exercises closed with the benbdlotiou by Rev. Mr. Phelps. Chartered 1835. The Oldest in the United States. Mr. Bland, of Missouri, suggested that sugar duty was a revenue duty that went into the treasury. Inuej Savings Bank Endowment Insurance Policies at • 'Ordinary Life" Rates. Mr. Browne acknowledged the truth of this, and said the Democratic party had not attempted to impose a duty on tea and coffee, which would go directly into the treasury. New Hampshire Saloons Raided. Endorses Yearly Cash Values on Fox Will Back K11 rain for *10,000. Manchester, N. H., April 26.—Twentyeight places where liquor is sold were raided by the League for Suppression of the I-iquor Traffic. The stock was rolled into the street and destroyed, and the proprietors notofied to appear In court. The raid caused much excitement. Every Policy. The Sins of Serct. Sherman. New York, April 26.—Riohard K. Fox, in answer to Sullivan's challenge, says he will give Kilrain (5,000 or (10,000 to make a match. If Kilrain agrees to fight in a sixteen foot ring it will not affect the Ameriqw championship belt which Kilrain no.w holds, as the rules governing the belt calls for a twenty-four foot ring. Eox will, however, give the money to Kilrain to meet Sullivan in any way Kilrain may elect The fairest insurance plan ever devised. "Sixth—We, as a party, as rapidly as practicable enacted legislation looking to a pure business administration of the government, and a system of civil service, in deference to a strong recognized public sentiment against the abuses of the spoils system. A Democratic president was elected largely on the issuo of civil service reform, upon pledges which guaranteed an immediate remedy of existing abuses. These pledges have been notoriously violated; removals from office have been made without cause, in a more ■weeping manner than at any other time in the history of American political parties, and federal patronage has be«n boldly and constantly used for partisan purposes. New Haven, April 26.—Gen. A. W. Greeley, chief of the signal service, has been here investigating the charges against Sergt. Sherman, charged with photographing young females in questionable costumes, and other conduct unbecoming an officer of the signal service. Gen. Greeley refused to talk about the matter, but said he would decide the matter on his return to Washington. Gen. Greeley's main channel of information was through Prosecuting Attorney Hugh Daily, and as Mr. Daily has already in a public interview denounced Sergt Sherman as a local "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," and stated that he refrained from prosecuting ShajTffan on account of the persistent pleadings of respectable parties who wished to keep their daughters out oI tine scandal, it does not look vary promising for Sherina#'? retention. The trouble was, he added, that sugar voted the Democratic tioket in Louisiana, but tea and coffee did not In concluding he congratulated President Cleveland for compelling his party to take an issue on the tariff question. The question of to-day was whether the revenue system should be free trade or protection, for the bill under discussion was the vanguard of the free trade policy. Mr. Dockery, of Missouri, in supporting the bill, said a revenue tariff was a tax designed to furnish sufficient revenue to meet government expenses, honestly administered, and that a protective tax was a discriminating forpp attached to certain industries, to the disparagement of oti)er industrif a Reduction of taxation, lie deolared, was and would continue to be the dominating issue In American politico Send ppe and address and receive sample policy with exhibit of cost. Pennsylvania Retail Grocers. WiLKESBARRic, Pa,. April 26.—At the state grocers' convention a resolution was unanimously adopted boycotting wholesale manufacturers of soap who peddle their goods from town to town and house to house. The members of the association pledge themselves not handle goods of manufacturers who retail their goods. A resolution condemning the Mills tariff bill and any reduction in tariff rates was introduced, but was referred to a committee for the sake of harmony. An attempt will be made to kill the resolution in committee. A resolution recommending that the tax be taken off all home manufactured liquor Mfd tobacco will probably be adopted W. H. SHERRERD, Special Agent, Howell's Building, Broad St. Plttet n, Pa. Natick, Mass,, April B&—The chemireil paint raitia Ifqs. } and 6, at Henry Wood, Son £ go,, at Lake Crossing, were burned last night, Long, $180,000. Fully insured. One hundred hands are thrown out of employment.Chemical Paint Mills Uurned, Did It Ever Strike Yon Danboby, Conn., April 36.—William H. Hawley, the druggist, who shot Virgil E. Barnum some weeks ago, was taken to the police station. He has been confined in his bed since the shooting, owing to a wound received from Barnum. He was arrainged on f, charge of attempted murder, and pleaded not guilty. Hp was held ty 12,500 bail (or examination, in default of which he was sent to Jail. Barnum is better. The Bawley-Baraqm Shooting Affair, That you might do better T Haa it ever occurred to you that . Woodbury, N. J., April 26.—Dunham confessed to his spiritual adviser last night that he alone was guilty of the murder of Barbara Jyundle, A written confession will be made public after the hanging. Dunham Confesses His Guilt. TOU ARE PAYING TOO KOCH "Seventh—We recognize the strength of sentiment in this commonwealth relative to the evils and abuse* of the sale of liquor, and -we favor all laws looking la this respect to the elevation of the moral condition of the peopla. We, therefore, repeat our pledge to submit the question of prohibition to a vote tt the people. For the necessaries of life ? If it has not already struck you in this light, it aurely will if yau give us a trial when you are buying The Trouble Practically Over. Four Men Crushed to Death. GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, BALED HAY, STRAW, GLASSWARE, CROCKERY, Etc. Women's Foreign mission Convention. Asburt Park, N. J., April 26.—rThe Eighteenth assembly of the Women's Foreign Mission society of the Philadelphia Presbyterian district, comprising New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and eastern Ohio, convened yesterday, with 850 delegates present. The president, Mrs. W. E. Schenck, of Philadelphia, preside!, and delivered an opening address. Treasurer Mrs. J. M. Fishburn and Fpreign Secretaries Mrs. Thorpe and Mrs. Dubpbi submitted their reports, showfng a satisfactory condition of the society's affairs. Mrs. J. G. K wing read a paper on "The Work in India."" The surplus, Mr. Dockery said, was required In the channel* of business, He warned congress that If It did not reduoe taxation the surplus would be gotten rid of by extravagant appropriations. The Republican party could not show that the protective system was beneficial to the workingmen of the country. Unprotected industries, he insisted, paid their employes higher wages HjAn protected establishments. The protect ive system had built up an aristocracy of monopoly. When Mr. Dockery concluded the committee rose, and Mr. McMillan, of Tennessee, Submitted the resolution agreed upon by the gpVnmittee on wpys and means relative to night sessions for debate and flying the limit of general debate on the tariff bijl. The house then took a reoees until 8 o'olook, the evening ■ession to be be dwotpd to debate on the tariff bill _ Braddock, Pa., April 26. —The great Edgar Tbotuaou steel works started up as usual yesterday morning, and everything is quiet. Two hundred men have been refused employment since the works were started, Superintendent Jones saying that he prefers to give former employes a reasonable time to return. The company has no fear of coke supplies being cut off through a gtrikp of the outers. There are about 8OT men at work. As a result of a meeting between Superintendent Jones and a strike leader, it is now considered that there will be a speedy settlement of the troubles. Wednesday's Baseball Gaines, Vojtksbs, N. Y„ April 20.—John Keating, Reuben Hastings, Molock Flynn and Michael Vail, laborers, were killed yesterday by the caving in of earth while they were digging a sewer, At Washington—Washington, 0; Boston, 1. At Baltimore—Baltimore, 6; Brooklyn, 4. At Philadelphia—Athletics, 10; Cleveland, 0. At St. Louis—St Louis, 1; Cincinnati, 5. At g»n«M City—Kantas City, 0- Louisville, 18, At New York—New York, Philadelphia, At Worcester, Mass.—'Worcester, 7; Toronto, 14. At New Haven—Yale, 7; Am•'nrst, 14. At New Haven—Wilkesbarre, 24; Asbury, 2. "Eighth—We indorse the high personal integrity, lofty aims, executive ability and faithful enforcement of the laws by Governor Beaver, which have won the praise of all good citizens. New York's Canal Appropriation Hill, Albany, April 20.—The senate canals committee has apportioned the canal appropria tion under the Cantor bill on a basis of $570,- 000, of which $300,000 is for the Erie, "Ninth—We protest against the attempt of the Democratic party to strike down the wool growing industry by placing its product .on the free list, as provided in the Mills bilL Conservative estimates by leading wool growers and manufacturers place the number&t persons dependent for their support Upon wCaol growing at Geveral millions; the number of acres dependent for their value upon it at oyer 10,000,000, and the loss in -wages and in ttos value of land, and in its Cuee which the withdrawal of protection i this one industy would pntaii upon the MmRtrj at $300,000,000. The o/i/y persons who jrould be benefited by this eiu,r/$(/us loss producers. "Tenth—We earnestly protest against the passage by oongrwi of the 'Dunn ship Im,' which has been reported to the house by Km Democratic majority at tfa* committee on merchant marine, or any other similar WW* Are, as -■-"I-*-* to work an lnjustioe to Anarloan labor by iwnfriliue the livelihood We keep only first-class goods and sell on small margins of profl'. Ii.geraull to Eulogise Oonkllng, JOB TEAMING Hartford, April £8.—Francis Fellawea one of the oldest members of the Hartford txjujity bar, died here night; aged 85 years. He founded the Mount Pleasant institute, at Amherst, Mass., in 1828, and was at one time editor of The Connecticut Observer and The Advocate of Peace, in this city. He was admitted to the bar in 1835. Death of an Aged lavjrtr. Albany, April 28.—Col. Robert G. Ingersoll has been selected as the eulogist of Roscoe Conkling at the legislative memorial services.A School Bullying and Church Burned. Qoncorp, N. Hm April 88.—The three story brick structure occupied by the high, grammar, intermediate and four primary schools, wfis burned yesterday. Ixws, MO,000( insurance, $15,000. The Unitarian church near by was also burned. Loss, (40,000; insurance, $10,000. of all kinds, f O delivered promptly. Orders may be left at the Bakerv on Lustrne avenue. Cincinnati, April 06.—In the United States court yesterday Dr, P. F. Maiey Wftf found guilty of embezzling $4,780.74 pension money, collected from the government for James Kelly, an insane person, for whom thf doctor was guardian. He was sentenced to one year in the Dayton, O., jail He Embfwled Unfit Ham's Cash, H. D. KYTE. A *100,000 Blaze ill New York. New York, April 36.—The machine shop and pattern shop of the Delamater iron works were burned. Loss, $100,000. Exeter St., West Pittston VOORHEES ON THE MESSAGE. Plltaton Engine and Machine He Denounces Bepnbllean Methods and A Dinner In Honor of Sullivan Weather IndioHtJoiis^ Co. Meeting. Washington, April 26. —Senator Voorhees speech on the president's message was the principal feature Ot yesterday's proceedings in the senate- ft ot bW» fw1 been reported from the oqwroittees the senate took up the motion to refer the president's annual message. Criticizes Senator Ingalt's Speech. Bridgeport's Smallpox PailenU Boston, April 26,—A dinner was tendered John I* Sullivan last night by his admirers, who gathered at the Quinuy house to tha number of about 100. Hvrj PbilWpS prap}4*l aijd William Daly, Jr., acted as Ujast master. There ware but few speeches, and those principally by Sullivan and the newspaper representatives ptttenL For Friday, in New York, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in New Eng-. land, to partly cloudy weather and brisk to high southerly to southwesterly winds, with rain and slight thermal changes, followed by clearing weather in eastern New York and in New Jersey. |gg| AspwM meetlwr of the stockholders of Flttstos K iglnC' and Machine Co. will be held at their office in West Plttstoa. Pa., On Holiday, Ju..e 25,1888, at 8 o'clock p. m., to vote lor cr against a proposition to Increase the h- ndfd debt of the company. By order of the Board ot Directors. W. LKAVBNWOHTH, Bee'y. Fall Rjvbr, Mass., April The station of Edison's elsctrio illuminating poflnpgny was destroyed by fire last night Loss probably $190,000. The entire system, whicb lighted the business part of the city and many roeidonoes- is for a time A ?lr« i» *"aH Blver. Bridgeport, Conn., April 20.— Mrs. W. D. Bishop, daughter of the late Blihu Washburne, of Illinois, wjg was attacked by smallpox iuDfew fork and brought here, is still vary ill. Strlot quarantine is being maintained around Mr. Bishops house. " Wilkes-Barre, Pa., April 23, 1848-dltawtd